Operative Dentistry

Course detail Description

The course combines seminars, hands-on training and direct clinical contact with patients, alongside self-guided learning. Course participants will study the applied science of operative dentistry and acquire clinical and
practical skills in operative dentistry. This training will be delivered at the Denmark Hill Campus where you will attend for approximately 44 contact days over the two years.

It is specifically designed for dentists already working in dental practice using patients from both their practice and the hospital to develop a reflective log of treatment which will form a major part of the course assessment.

Taught and led by Aws Alani, the following consultants, specialists or highly skilled practitioners will also contribute to the programme: Peter Briggs, Gareth Calvert, Ravi Chauhan, Rajesh Dubal, Rowland Gardener, Vinit Gohil, Zoe Harrington, Sarra Jawad, Irene Kaimakamis, Jagdip Kalsi, Sneha Kubal, Mark Packer, Mahul Patel, Tony Perkins, Tif Qureshi, Arijit Ray-Chaudhuri, Lakshmi Rasaratnum, Lloyd Searson, Soureya Seeta and Guy Stephens.

The course offers a breadth of expertise, covering topics such as restorative treatment planning, anterior and posterior restorations, a variety of different crown preparation techniques, resin-bonded bridges, occlusion, management of tooth surface loss, clinical photography, dento-legal issues, endodontics and restoration of the non-vital tooth, implant maintenance, bleaching, removable prosthodontics provision and a variety of other operative dentistry-related topics.

You will acquire the skills to critically evaluate relevant literature and to apply evidence-based practice to operative dentistry. The clinical sessions will enable you to transfer your knowledge, understanding, intellectual and practical skills to improve and enhance your practice.

The programme aims to provide newly qualified dentists and experienced practitioners with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the scientific basis of operative dentistry. They will acquire the skills to critically evaluate relevant literature and apply evidence-based practice to operative dentistry. The clinical sessions will enable participants to translate their knowledge, understanding, intellectual and practical skills to improve and enhance their operative dentistry.

Self-guided learning Seminars, field & lab work, studio work, supervised learningProject work Year 1 350 hours 210 hours 40 hours Year 2 350 hours 210 hours 40 hours

Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

We will teach you through lectures, seminars, hands-on training and supervision of patient treatment on clinic. Course material will be available through our online learning environment, King’s E-learning and Teaching Service (KEATS), where you will find information, interactive questions, assignments, bibliographic databases and reading material.

Assessment

Applied Science of Operative Dentistry (Parts 1 and 2) will be assessed by exams (50%) and by unseen cases (50%).
Clinical & Practical Skills of Operative Dentistry (Parts 1 and 2) will be assessed by two case reports (50%) and by unseen cases (50%).

The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the course modules change.

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Structure

• Year 1
• Year 2

Year 1 Required Modules

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

You are required to take:

Module 1 - Applied Science of Operative Dentistry - Part 1 (30 credits)

Module 2 - Clinical and Practical Skills of Operative Dentistry - Part 1 (30 credits)

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

Year 2 Required Modules

Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.

You are required to take:

Module 3 - Applied Science of Operative Dentistry - Part 2 (30 credits)

Module 4 - Clinical and Practical Skills of Operative Dentistry - Part 2 (30 credits)

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.